Battlefords

Maidstone adding to annual Canada Day festivities

Communities across Saskatchewan are set to celebrate on July 1, but few are as excited as Maidstone.The town is set to hold its Canada Day Parade at 10:00 a.m., a yearly tradition in the community. Fo...

Jun 28, 2022

Dekker Centre stays optimistic despite challenging times

The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts is reporting a challenging past year during the pandemic but is optimistic for future growth in the year ahead. General Manager Kali Weber presented the 2021 ...

Jun 28, 2022

Former Muskeg Lake Chief awarded with Saskatchewan Order of Merit

A former Chief and council member from the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation has been honoured with the province's most prestigious award.On Tuesday, Harry Lafond along with seven other recipients were presente...

Jun 28, 2022

Canada Day fireworks show will be back to normal for city

The City of North Battleford is getting ready for its big fireworks display to recognize Canada Day this year. This is the first year the city will be able to hold the show without COVID-19 restrictio...

Jun 28, 2022

Red Pheasant FN gifts students with new bikes to cap off school year

Kids at Red Pheasant First Nation had a big surprise at the end of the school year. Chief and council presented them all with brand new bikes in a recent "Year-End Farewell Day" to celebrate the occas...

Jun 27, 2022

Ivor Wapass not eligible for parole for 15 years in Thunderchild First Nation case

The man found guilty for a homicide on Thunderchild First Nation has been deemed not eligible for parole until he has served at least 15 years in prison. Ivor Antoine Wapass, 47, was found guilty of s...

Jun 27, 2022

Chance of showers Tuesday prior to potential heat wave

After a rainy stretch for much of June, northwest Saskatchewan has largely sunny skies ahead.There remain some cloudy days before summer starts to peak. Meadow Lake and the Battlefords have overcast s...

Jun 27, 2022

RCMP Report: Several B&E arrests

A plethora of new break and enter investigations took place in the Battlefords a week ago, resulting in four arrests.RCMP members arrested two people attempting to break into a shed on the 700 block o...

Jun 27, 2022

COVID levels in P.A. & North Battleford hit lowest mark in several months: study

COVID levels in Prince Albert, North Battleford, and Saskatoon are at a low point not seen for some time.According to the University of Saskatchewan, which continues to study the virus through wastewa...

Jun 27, 2022

Overall rain helps producers who need it, but some fields flooded

Producers in the North West region are reporting improved conditions overall, after receiving rainfall where it was especially in need over the past couple of weeks. "A lot of the parts of the North W...

Jun 26, 2022